Holland Summer Science Programs

Jim Holland Summer Science Programs

Changing the face(s) of science

The Indiana University Jim Holland Summer Science Programs are specifically designed to address the ethnic and racial disparities that exist in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) fields. The Holland programs focus on high-achieving, underrepresented students who are currently in grades 8-11 (entering grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 in the fall)—including (but not limited to) African Americans, Hispanic Americans/Latinos, Native Americans, Native Alaskans/Native Pacific Islanders—and hopes to attract them to Indiana University for their college education. It is our goal to increase participation of students from underrepresented groups and, thus, increase diversity in the STEM fields.

Application information

2019 applications are closed. Check back in December for 2020 application information.

Registration for accepted students

You must have received notification of acceptance into a Jim Holland program in order to register.

No limits in sciences

We, at this point, have a 100% success rate at converting program participants into college students. There’s really no limit to where they could go in the sciences if they so choose.

Armin Moczek, IU professor of biology

Teachers + counselors needed

Teachers and counselors must arrive one day prior to the program for training. They will receive a stipend and free room and board at an IU residence hall.

Applications will be accepted through May 1, 2019.

Teachers (SEP only) expose the students to concepts in biology, hands-on laboratory experiences, and featured activities. SEP teachers will supervise participants during lectures, lab sessions, and field trips as well as provide constructive feedback for student lab journals.

Counselors (SEP, SSRP, and RISE) provide supervision and ensure students' safety and well-being. They serve as leaders, counselors, disciplinarians, and role models and enforce program rules. Counselors encourage and support participants' academic interests.

Posters

Sponsors

The Holland Summer Science Programs are made possible by the IU College of Arts & Sciences; IU Bloomington Department of Biology; IU Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs; and Cook Incorporated of Bloomington, Indiana.